Sneakers: The Complete Collectors’ Guide
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Sneaker culture is no longer the preserve of the hardcore sneaker freak: it is a full-blown mainstream phenomenon. Walk into any shoe shop today and you’ll be faced with a dizzying array of new designs, ‘old skool’ favourites, limited edition models and ‘rare’ shoes, all in a myriad of colourways. The sneaker has moved out from the sports arena and exploded into popular culture, a fashion staple that transcends race and class yet defines who you are in today’s urban tribes.
This encyclopaedic, profusely illustrated guide displays over 180 sneakers chosen for the impact they have made on sneaker culture worldwide. Eleven leading brands – from adidas to Vans – are discussed in detail with full histories, while a further selection – from well-loved or long-lost classics to new designs – will excite both the novice collector and the committed sneaker freak.
Packed with over 550 specially commissioned photographs, and featuring an indispensable directory of collectors’ shops, resources and websites, as well as practical tips on how to build and care for your collection, this is the definitive guide to the very best and most collectable sneaker designs.
Sneakers is written, photographed and designed by Unorthodox Styles, the team behind the leading sneaker website.
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Additional information
| Publisher | Thames and Hudson Ltd, 1st edition (11 April 2005) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Hardcover | 256 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0500512159 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0500512159 |
| Dimensions | 22.35 x 3.05 x 20.32 cm |
by sarah c
Great book, very informative, but cover too damaged to give as a gift.
by Mushtaque Ali
A nice enough book but it needed to be at least double the height and double the size.
by Mrs J Thomson
A brilliant iconic book that is a must have for trainer enthusiasts. One to keep for life and to show these young kids what classic trainers should look like! Fabulous pictures and a great addition to the bookshelf.
by Barrington
I needed to use this book for a project which dates back to the 1980s this help to refresh my knowledge and fill in the gaps.
Great photos , Great layout, Great Book.
by J. Smith
The book itself is good but felt I had to leave a review as the book itself was damaged.
The spine was coming away and the front cover was dented.
This is a gift so this is a bit disappointing.
by Matt Norman
Pages with pictures and writing. Very book. I dig it.
by Amazon Customer
Arrived on time seems in good condition Bought as a present
by Chris
Nice coffee table book but there are better ones.
Sole Provider/Where d’you get those etc. Arguably it’s a different kind of book but still.